 | This article needs additional citations for verification .(May 2024) |
Nvubu Clan is among the many clans in the present day Buganda Kingdom. It is one of the clans that came to Buganda with Kintu. Nvubu is a Luganda name meaning Hippopotamus. The Nvubu Clan Head is Kayita. [1]
During the reign of King Kintu, there was a local doctor who used to gather medicinal herbs during the night. this local doctor's name was called Kayita. [2]
Whenever the King called for Kayita, he would always appear at the palace before day break. This forced the King to ask him, ''Gwe oli kayita kiro?'' which means ''Are you a night traveller?'' Hence the name of Kayita.
One of Kayita's sons, Nkukunala, was a prominent resident of Busunju County. Nkukunala's son called Ssemuwooya asked his father what their clan was. The father replied saying,''....a big animal that lives in the lake but feeds on land.'' That was also where the ''Ndiira'' name was derived meaning 'to feed or to eat.' The Clan's motto (Omubala) was also derived from the cannotation ,''Mu nnyanja weddiramu ki? Nvubu, Nvubu, Nvubu.'' [2]
The Nvubu Clan has two main tasks that were designated to them at the Kabaka's palace.
These are the main Clan Heads under Kayita:
1. Kavubu of Ntonnyeze, Busujju
2. Sserumaga of Bwendero, Ssese
3. Nkambo of Busaabala, Kyaddondo
4. Kasimaggwa of Mbazi, Kyaggwe
5. Kisongole of Mbazi, Kyaggwe
6. Ggambira of Masujju, Kyaggwe
7. Namugunde of Mbazi, Kyaggwe
8. Sebabi of Mbazi, Kyaggwe
9. Mbuge of Mbazi, Kyaggwe
10. Sempuuwo of Zzinga, Busiro
11. Jjita of Matanga, Busiro
12. Kibowa of Ddamba, Kyaggwe
13. Mutwe of Bugolo, Kyaggwe
14. Mawagajjo of Bugolo, Kyaggwe
15. Ndobera of Buuje (Koome), Kyaggwe
16. Walyato of Kkerenge, Buvuma
17. Kikondo of Bugolo, Kyaggwe
18. Sserufusa of Buligo, Ssese
19. Kanaaba of Mbazi, Kyaggwe [4]
| Clan | Information |
|---|---|
| Clan (Ekika) | Nvubu |
| Totem (Akabiro) | Njovu |
| Clan Head (Omutaka) | Kayita |
| Clan Seat (Obutaka) | Mbazi, Kyaggwe |
| Slogan (Omubala) | Mu nnyanja weddiramu ki? Obudde bunzibiridde, Sula. Gabalama, gabalama, gabalama, gabalama ennyanja. [5] |
Buganda is a Bantu kingdom within Uganda. The kingdom of the Baganda people, Buganda is the largest of the traditional kingdoms in present-day East Africa, consisting of Uganda's Central Region, including the Ugandan capital Kampala. The 14 million Baganda make up the largest Ugandan region, representing approximately 16% of Uganda's population.
Kabaka is the title of the king of the Kingdom of Buganda. According to the traditions of the Baganda they are ruled by two kings, one spiritual and the other secular.
Kato Kintu Kakulukuku known in Bunyoro as Kato Kimera was the first kabaka (king) of the Kingdom of Buganda. "Kintu" is an adopted by-name, chosen for Kintu, the name of the first person on earth in Buganda mythology. Kato Kintu gave himself the name "Kintu" to associate himself with the "father of all people", and he may have renamed his wife, from Nantuttululu to Nambi, because that was Kintu's wife's name.
Kimera Walusimbi was Kabaka of the Kingdom of Buganda between 1374 and 1404. He was the third king of Buganda.
Jjunju Sendegeya was Kabaka of the Kingdom of Buganda from 1780 until 1797. He was the twenty-sixth (26th) Kabaka of Buganda.
Mpindi is one of the 56 clans of the Buganda Kingdom, one of the largest nations of Uganda. The Mpindi chief is Mazige, whose headquarters are located in Muyenje in Busiro County in Uganda. The Mpindi clan has the mpindi, a Luganda word for cowpea, as its totem.
Jemba Busungwe was Kabaka (king) of the Kingdom of Buganda between 1564 and 1584. He was the 10th Kabaka of Buganda. His reign is remembered as being kind and gentle.
Ndawula Nsobya was Kabaka of the Kingdom of Buganda between 1724 and 1734. He was the nineteenth (19th) Kabaka of Buganda. He is remembered as a kind and gentle king.
Semakookiro, also spelled as Ssemakookiro, whose full name is Semakookiro Wasajja Nabbunga, was Kabaka of the Kingdom of Buganda, from 1797 until 1814. He was the twenty-seventh (27th) Kabaka of Buganda.
Kamaanya Kadduwamala was Kabaka of the Kingdom of Buganda from 1814 until 1832. He was the twenty-eighth (28th) Kabaka of Buganda.
The Baganda also called Waganda, are a Bantu ethnic group native to Buganda, a subnational kingdom within Uganda. Traditionally composed of 52 clans, the Baganda are the largest people of the Bantu ethnic group in Uganda, comprising 16.5 percent of the population at the time of the 2014 census.
Naggalabi Hill is a cultural, religious and heritage site where the kings of Buganda Kingdom are crowned.
Mpologoma clan is among the clans in present-day Uganda that are believed to have come with Kintu. Mpologoma is a name in Luganda which means lion. Everyone belonging to the Buganda Kingdom belong to a clan, each having a totem whereas others have minor totems which they are not allowed to eat and these totems are guarded jealously. The King of Buganda is also known as "Mpologoma ya Buganda" which means the "lion of Buganda".
The Nvuma clan is believed to be one of the clans that were formed under Kabaka Kato Kintu. It is among the clans in Buganda Kingdom. Nvuma is a name in Luganda which means Pearl.
Lugave Clan is one of the many clans in Buganda Kingdom. Lugave Clan is one of the five clans that were indidgenous to Buganda Kingdom before the coming of Ssekabaka Kato Kintu. Lugave is a Luganda word meaning Pangolin. Members who belonged to the five clans are referred to as Bannansangwa who are the originals. The other Bannasangwa Clans are Fumbe, Ngeye, Njaza, and Nnyonyi Nnyange. The head of the Lugave Clan was called Mukiibi Ssebuko Ssalongo, known at the founding of the Buganda Kingdom.
Ntalaganya Clan is among the many clans in the present day Buganda Kingdom. It is one of the clans that were there before the reign of King Kintu. Ntalaganya is a Luganda name which means Blue Duiker. the ancestral home of the Ntalaganya Clan is in Kiwawu (Busujju).
Kibe Clan is among the many clans in Buganda Kingdom. Kibe is a Luganda name which means fox. The Kibe Clan existed during the reign of King Kintu. The Head of the Clan is called Muyige. The Clan seat for Muyige is found at Wantaayi in Kyaggwe(Present Mukono District). The Kibe Clan people first settled in Busujju before they went to Kyaggwe(presently Mukono district).
Njovu Clan is among the many clans in the present day Buganda Kingdom. All members belonging to the Buganda Kingdom belong to a clan each having a totem. Njovu is a Luganda word meaning Elephant.The Head of the Njovu Clan is Mukalo, he also is the founding father of the Clan.
Njaza Clan is among the many clans in the present day Buganda Kingdom.Njaza is a Luganda word meaning reedbuck. It is one of the five clans that are indigenous to Buganda before the coming of Kintu. The members of the five clans are referred to as the originals(Bannansangwa). The five other original clans were the Ffumbe, Ngeye, Lugave, and Nnyonyi Nnyange. They originated from Bunyoro and settled at Kiwawu in Busujju. From there, they moved and settled in the areas of Mabira Forest in Kyaggwe(currently Mukono District).
Ngeye Clan is one of the many clans of the present day Buganda Kingdom. Ngeye is a Luganda word which means Colobus Monkey. The Clan Leader is called Hajji Mohamood Minge Kasujja. One of the clans Kintu found already established in Buganda Kingdom. Bakazirwendo Ssemandwa is the grandfather of the Ngeye Clan.